DarkStation's Scores

  • Games
For 3,653 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 48% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 45% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 2.8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 72
Highest review score: 100 The Pedestrian
Lowest review score: 10 Another Dawn
Score distribution:
3656 game reviews
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This budget game serves up some basic and ordinary poker action, with decent Xbox Live support.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Painballing gets its own video game, with smooth gameplay and decent visuals that will appeal only to fans of the sport.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This expansion adds a few sidequests and features, but doesn't do much else to address the original's shortcomings. Might be a fun choice for new fans.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midway continues to impress with hard-hitting and fast-paced arcade football title, but goes a bit too far with their mature "reality" presentation.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rockstar takes the classic 80's movie and turns it into the most bone-crunching brawler on then console. Controversial at times, but a solid choice for fans.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Old school RPG is very much alive here, as Fire Emblem charms us with its engaging storyline, uncompromising combat and solid gameplay.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The hit cartoon series comes alive on the GBA, with plenty of colors and baddies to beat up. Designer for the younger gamers, but even adults might have some fun here.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You'd be excused for taking this as a Dynasty Warriors clone, but Capcom's free-form fighter provides a solid controls and decent if unspectacular gaming experience.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The celebrated racer's modern incarnation gets bogged down by poor controls, repetitive races and the lack of online capabilities.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The SOCOM goodness lives on with another blockbuster tactical shooter, featuring massive environment, interactive vehicles and slicker visuals.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Square Enix's track record is questioned here, as the update to the 'SaGa' franchise fails miserably due to a disjointed plot and lack of directions.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Running a zoo on the DS handheld is arguably impossible, no thanks to the unbelievably frustrating controls and horrible visuals.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Developers Krome plays it safe with this solid Aussie-themed platformer, offering all the right ingredients, but not daring to explore new ideas.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Looks like even Tim Burton can't help but succumb to the movie-game conversion curse. Decent action and gameplay, but nothing to write home about.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Bringing the casino experience to the handheld remains an elusive dream, as this is just a lazy compilation of simplistic parlor games.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This PS2 tennis game port plays superbly on the handheld, with all the current players and tons of game modes. Online play would have been perfect, but not a cause for complaints.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Having rejuvenated the tired genre, the sequel tightens up the gameplay and spruces up the visuals. Nothing major, but massively fun nonetheless.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's business as usual as this expansion retains the essence of the original, with the addition of new weapons and redesigned levels, expect for the disappointing online play.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    After the impressive Aria of Sorrow comes yet another hit sequel, with a deep character upgrade system, solid combat and slick presentation.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This squad-based shooter badly needed something extra to set it apart from the others, as it falls off the mark due to complicated controls and terrible AI.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Gretzky franchise gets an update in line with its recent PS2 counterpart, but still has a long way to go before dumping that 'rental-only' label.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    SCEA seeks to bring the fun of the NBA to the PSP, but again misses the mark, with a minimal gaming mode, spotty AI and gaming-style clash.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Mega Man franchise strives ahead with the same solid and addictive gameplay, plus some added RPG elements and tweaks to please the fans.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With the franchise failing to replicated its handheld success on the console, XD is hampered by linear gameplay and limited options.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A decent adventure title for younger gamers, but don't expect it to please the masses.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The celebrated anime series gets transleted into yet another mediocre video game, plagued by a convulated story, repetitive combat and messy controls.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A revitalized Frogger would have been awesome on the PSP, but failure to introduce variety to the gameplay dooms this one to mediocrity.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Relive those thrilling aerial battles in this low-key but surprisingly solid WWII flight sim, featuring plethora of aircrafts, modes and online support.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you're thinking of playing the hit series 'Lost' on the DS, you're sorely wrong, as the survival part here gets pretty boring very quickly.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's cool if you ever thought of playing a GTA-style game set in 80s' Mexico, but ultimately marred by the 'overdose' of bullet-time gameplay.

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